ASO pays the piper, helps community

America’s symphony orchestras are coming together to fight hunger for the first time in an effort dubbed “Orchestras Feeding America.” The Albany Symphony Orchestra is joining in the fight by accepting donations at the Albany Symphony office at 19 Clinton Ave. Monday through Friday, and in the lobby of the Palace Theatre the night of the performance of “Memories of Childhood” on Saturday, April 18. They’re giving back to the audiences, too: Everyone who donates will receive $5 off their concert ticket for the April 18 performance.

“Memories of Childhood” features the theatrical performance of the “Pied Piper Fantasy,” a musical retelling of the story of the piper of Hamelin, Germany, that includes members of the Northeast Ballet and New Zealander Alexa Still playing the flute. Also included in the show is William Walton’s “Symphony No. 1.”